Movie

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love

★ 8.5(12)19803h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Mircea Mureșan
Release date: 1980-04-14
Runtime: 3h 25m
Language: Romanian
Status: Released
Country: Romania
Studio: Casa de Filme 5

About Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love is a 1980 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Mircea Mureșan, starring Şerban Ionescu, Ioana Crăciunescu and Leopoldina Bălănuță. It has a runtime of 3 hours 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jon, a young peasant love more "the land" than his engaged girlhood, Florica.Just when Ion thinks he has become master of his own land, he realizes that he has betrayed his heart, and that he is still in love with Florica, not with his wife. It is the curse of love that will be Ion's undoing. Badly mistreated, Ana, his wife, is driven to despair and she hangs herself. Ion, now free and wealthy, believes that the time has come for him to have Florica. Florica's husband, George waylays Ion and savagely murders him with a hoe.

Cast

Şerban Ionescu

Ion

Ioana Crăciunescu

Ana Baciu

Leopoldina Bălănuță

Zenobia

Ion Besoiu

Ion Belciug

Tamara Buciuceanu-Botez

Maria Herdelea

Petre Gheorghiu

Vasile Baciu

Valentin Teodosiu

Gheorghe

Octavian Cotescu

Zaharia Herdelea

Catrinel Dumitrescu

Laura

Romeo Pop

Titus Herdelea

Valeria Seciu

Savista

Costel Constantin

Grofșoru

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love in Italy?+

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love on Netflix?+

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love?+

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love has a runtime of 3 hours 25 minutes (205 minutes).

Who stars in Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love?+

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love stars Şerban Ionescu, Ioana Crăciunescu, Leopoldina Bălănuță, Ion Besoiu and Tamara Buciuceanu-Botez.

When did Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love come out?+

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love is a 1980 movie directed by Mircea Mureșan.

What genre is Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love?+

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love is Drama and History film.

Who directed Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love?+

Ion: The Lust for the Land, the Lust for Love was directed by Mircea Mureșan.